Guidebook for Victoria
Sightseeing
Mile Zero Monument
18 Douglas StGood photo op! Start of Trans Canada Highway. Mile O.
A must-see walk/run along the waterfront of James Bay. Spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains across the water in Washington State. Sea life including whales, seals and sometimes even dolphins!
30 locals recommend
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailA must-see walk/run along the waterfront of James Bay. Spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains across the water in Washington State. Sea life including whales, seals and sometimes even dolphins!
Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdFun spot to check the time!
...a great place to walk to a lighthouse and see wildlife ---herons, eagles, seals.
46 locals recommend
The Breakwater
The Breakwater...a great place to walk to a lighthouse and see wildlife ---herons, eagles, seals.
High Tea is fun to experience at the Empress Hotel! ---a 15 minute walk from my home.
194 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StHigh Tea is fun to experience at the Empress Hotel! ---a 15 minute walk from my home.
Across the street from the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel...a wonderful spot to visit!
38 locals recommend
Inner-Harbour Pathway
Inner-Harbour PathwayAcross the street from the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel...a wonderful spot to visit!
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StGreat exhibits to see!
I love Beacon Hill Park - peacocks, squirrels, ponds, flowers, roses, Petting Zoo with goats and other cute animals, herons, turtles, swans, ducks...beautiful place to walk and explore & take photos!
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StI love Beacon Hill Park - peacocks, squirrels, ponds, flowers, roses, Petting Zoo with goats and other cute animals, herons, turtles, swans, ducks...beautiful place to walk and explore & take photos!
Essentials
Open 24 hours! Full Grocery Store within walking distance of my home.
194 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdOpen 24 hours! Full Grocery Store within walking distance of my home.
Brews their own Coffee. Great selection of teas too! Gluten Free products available. Organic veggies available. 3 minute walk from my home. Open from 8am-7pm except Sundays 8am-6pm.
14 locals recommend
Niagara Grocery
31 Erie StBrews their own Coffee. Great selection of teas too! Gluten Free products available. Organic veggies available. 3 minute walk from my home. Open from 8am-7pm except Sundays 8am-6pm.
Everything Else
Downtown
Walking distance from my home :-)
Great Hotel Athletic Club - I have swim passes/workout passes for you! Bring your swimsuit & workout gear :-)
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville StGreat Hotel Athletic Club - I have swim passes/workout passes for you! Bring your swimsuit & workout gear :-)
Clipper Vacations
254 Belleville StTransportation to Seattle.
Black Ball Ferry Line
430 Belleville StTransportation to Port Angeles, WA
Shopping
Mercedes Lanes Too
325 Cook StGreat clothing store in Cook Street Village!
Vintage clothing and also lots of contemporary used clothing. Buying second hand is less of an impact on our lovely planet. :)
WIN Resale Shop
785 Pandora AveVintage clothing and also lots of contemporary used clothing. Buying second hand is less of an impact on our lovely planet. :)
Kay's Korner
337 Cook StGently used home wares and artisan products. In quaint Cook street Village.
Drinks & Nightlife
James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages
270 Government StGood Sports Pub/Restaurant.
Good Neighbourhood Pub open late with musical entertainment some nights. Outdoor Patio too!
21 locals recommend
The Bent Mast
512 Simcoe StGood Neighbourhood Pub open late with musical entertainment some nights. Outdoor Patio too!